Rating: 
(1 / 5)
Zinfandel red wine from Paso Robles, California. Dark, dense purple complexion. Full bodied. Cherry. blackberry and oaky on the nose. Jammy mix of cherry, blackberry and a hint of plum in the mouth. Oaky, toasty and very bold. Light to medium tannins. Smooth an sweet on the tongue with an alcohol taste in the very long finish. Pairs with burgers and other grilled meats. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Zinfandel
BankNote The Vault 2018
Rating: 
(3 / 5)
Red blend from Napa Valley, California. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 7% Zinfandel. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Blackberry, tobacco and leather in the mouth. Jammy, oaky and very bold. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with a very long finish. Pairs with pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted. 14.5% ABV. Price: $24.99.
Green Fin 2018 Red Table Wine
Rating: 
(2.5 / 5)
red blend table wine from Napa, California. Made with organic grapes. Blend of Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Deep purple color. Full bodied. Blackberry and a hint of raspberry on the nose. Blackberry, black cherry, mocha with a hint of raspberry in the mouth. Very bold. Medium tannins. Slightly sweet, with medium acidity and a short finish. Pairs with grilled steak, burger and fries. 12% ABV. Price: $4.99.
Paris Valley Road 2017 Founder’s Blend
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Varietal blend of 43% Petite Syrah, 29% Zinfandel/Primitivo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah and 2% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Bold mix of cherry and blackberry on the nose. Nice mix of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla with a hint of strawberry in the mouth, and a little plum and licorice at the end. Oaky and bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and hard cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Clos du Bois 2016 Zinfandel
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Zinfandel red wine from California. Deep ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry and raspberry on the nose. Strong cherry and raspberry with a hint of strawberry and a little peppery in the mouth. A slight hint of licorice and cinnamon. a little oaky and very bold. Medium tannins. Fairly dry, with light acidity and a smooth finish. Pairs well with steak and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $11.99.
Members Mark 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel
Rating: (3 / 5)
Zinfandel from Lodi, California. Sam’s Club’s own branded wine. full bodied. Strong fruit notes with blackberry, oak and jam the nose. Very bold. Strong cedar in the mouth. Blackberry, oak, peppercorn and a little mocha in the mouth. Faint hint of vanilla. Jammy but not sweet. Fairly dry, with medium tannins. Fairly strong, lingering finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $6.98.
OZV 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Red wine from Lodi, California. Medium to full bodied. Perfumy on the nose. Tobacco, blackberry and plum. Fruity, jammy and spicy with a hint of chocolate. Light to medium tannins. Smooth finish. Pairs well with steak and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $9.85.
Leese-Fitch 2016 Zinfandel
Rating: 
(3.9 / 5)
Red blend from California. 82% zinfandel, 12% petite syrah, 4% barbera, 2% merlot. Light to medium bodied. Blackberry on the nose. A lot of blackberry with cedar, coconut and vanilla on the tongue. Just a hint of chocolate. Dry with Medium tannins. Very smooth finish. Pairs well with pasta and meatballs. Works as a nice table wine. Very easy to drink with food or on its own. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
DWR-153 – Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel Tasting and Review
This is the one hundred fifty-third episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review a Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel red wine from California. Plus, it’s dad joke night! Bring your best and worst dad jokes into the chat for your chance to win a Dad Joke book!
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Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel Tasting and Review
I open, taste and review a Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel red wine from California. Plus, it’s dad joke night! Bring your best and worst dad jokes into the chat for your chance to win a Dad Joke book! Join me at 10 PM ET for The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!